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		<title>Adult Retreat at Pyoca &#8211; Cancelled</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[3/9/2026 Update: The retreat has been cancelled, due to lack of registrations. Retreat with Horizon’s study author, Rev. Dr. Rhashell D Hunter“Finding Resilience, Joy, and Our Identity in Jesus Christ” March 13-14, 2026 at PYOCA in Brownstown(Friday evening to Saturday noon—Details below.) Cost: $50 for lodging, breakfast, and lunch(The December eNews stated that there would [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>PW 2026 Lenten Series</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:44:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Lincoln Trails invite you to our 2026 Lenten Series: Finding HopeA three part Zoom Session6:30pm CST / 7:30pm EST Tuesdays during Lent. February 24th Hope in the DarknessRev. Kat HattingAssociate Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, IL March 3rd Hope in the JourneyRev. Sara K. SnowdenPastor, Heritage Presbyterian [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Resilience, Joy, and Identity in Christ</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:54:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adult Retreat Opportunity at Pyoca in March Retreat with Horizon’s study author, Rev. Dr. Rhashell D Hunter“Finding Resilience, Joy, and Our Identity in Jesus Christ” March 13-14, 2026 at PYOCA in Brownstown(Friday evening to Saturday noon—Details below.) Cost: $50 for lodging, breakfast, and lunch(The December eNews stated that there would be an extra cost if [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Discovering Space for Your Voice</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Retreat Series for Presbyterian Pastors and Leaders In a time when many are leading under strain,&#160;Discovering Space for Your Voice&#160;offers a chance to rest, reflect, and return to ministry renewed. This year-long program includes two in-person retreats (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026) at Siena Retreat Center on Lake Michigan, as well as monthly online [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Celebrating Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rockville</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The members of Memorial Presbyterian Church invite you to share a special occasion. Celebrating our ChurchWhere: Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rockville, INWhen: September 27 &#38; 28, 2025 Events, Saturday September 27: Events, Sunday September 28: RSVP: Nancy Swaim, text or call: 812-229-3677]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Texas Flood Assistance</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read the story from the Presbyterian News Service here:Presbyterians respond quickly and compassionately to rapid flooding in the Texas Hill Country The affected PC(USA) Presbyteries are Mission and Tres Rios. Mission Presbytery7201 Broadway, Ste. 303San Antonio, TX 78209https://www.mission-presbytery.org Tres Rios Presbytery1201 W Wall StMidland, TX  79701https://tresrios.org/ Go here to donate to disaster relief for U.S. flooding. Funds [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Environmental Advocacy network for Young adults</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Presbyterians for Earth Care is building a faith-based network of young people who are leading the way in environmental advocacy &#8211; from local congregations to the PC(USA) to the national stage. Is that you? Or does it describe someone you know? Join by completing our interest form: bit.ly/PECYANetwork.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Louisville Seminary: Sunwalking Fellowship</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:21:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Are you part of a congregation within a 3-5 hour radius of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY)? Do you have a passion for engaging young people through artistic processes that honor their agency and uplift human dignity? The Sun-Walking Fellowship at Louisville Seminary is looking for congregations to be part of cohorts that explore [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Godly Play Core Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Core Trainings in Cincinnati, OH with Lisa Kaufer, Licensed Godly Play Trainer August 21-23, 2025 (Click here to register for the August Training)Crestview Presbyterian Church9463 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd.West Chester, OH 45069 Training Schedule Thursday, 5:30p-8:30p, Bring your own dinner Friday, 9:00a-5:30p, Lunch provided Saturday, 9:00a-5:30p, Bring your own lunch Cost: $350 (Includes light refreshments each day [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>A documentary about hunger in Indiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 18:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the Conversation: Host a Screening of Food, Insecure Food, Insecure&#160;is a powerful 30-minute documentary exploring the root causes of hunger in Indiana—and how we, as communities of faith, can help drive long-term solutions. Created as a follow-up to the regional Emmy-nominated&#160;The Working Hungry, this film invites churches and congregations to go beyond charity and into [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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